A/HRC/39/6 62. The Dominican Republic congratulated Colombia on the signing of the peace agreement. 63. Iceland congratulated Colombia on the signing of the peace agreement, which had brought an end to over five decades of armed conflict. It welcomed the decisions to approve marriage equality and adoption by same-sex couples. 64. India appreciated the efforts of Colombia to pursue peacebuilding and to develop a framework plan for implementing the peace agreement, which would significantly improve peace, security, human rights and equitable justice for all. 65. Indonesia welcomed the ongoing legal reforms and commended Colombia for several developments introduced since the second review cycle, such as the National Development Plan and the National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons. 66. Iraq welcomed the steps the Government had taken to develop comprehensive policies and an institutional system for the promotion and protection of human rights. 67. Ireland acknowledged the landmark achievement of the peace agreement. However, it expressed concern about the troubling increase in attacks on human rights defenders and social leaders, and urged Colombia to strengthen the rule of law. 68. Italy expressed particular appreciation for the inclusion in the National Development Plan 2014–2018 of guidelines and strategies for consolidating peace and equity and achieving better quality education. 69. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the commitment of Colombia to a 20-year National Strategy for Guaranteeing Human Rights for 2014–2034 and hailed the adoption of the National Public Policy on Gender Equity for Women. 70. Lebanon congratulated Colombia on the conclusion of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. That guaranteed effective implementation of human rights, especially for victims of the conflict. 71. Malaysia urged the Government to continue to effectively implement the peace agreement. It appreciated women’s active involvement in the peace process and welcomed the establishment of a subcommittee on gender. 72. Maldives welcomed the Government’s efforts to cooperate with civil society for the effective promotion and protection of human rights. It commended the Government for signing the final agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army. 73. Mexico welcomed the tireless efforts of Colombia to promote peace and wished it every success in implementing the agreement signed with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. It commended Colombia on accepting a large influx of Venezuelan immigrants. 74. Montenegro acknowledged the Government’s ongoing efforts to protect human rights defenders, but was concerned at the persistent widespread impunity for such attacks. It therefore called on the Government to strengthen the protection afforded to human rights defenders. 75. Morocco welcomed the new comprehensive policy for human rights and international humanitarian law and the related monitoring mechanism. It appreciated the fact that many women had participated in the peace process. 76. Myanmar appreciated the efforts of Colombia to reinforce humanitarian demining and promote mine risk awareness. Myanmar urged Colombia to further promote mine clearance by cooperating with humanitarian demining organizations and the United Nations Mine Action Service. 77. Namibia welcomed recent human rights initiatives, notably the signing and implementation of the peace agreement, the National Strategy for Guaranteeing Human Rights 2014–2034 and the National Plan on Business and Human Rights. 7